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Climb the Church Tower!

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Attendees can climb the historic church tower at St Mary’s Church in Portsmouth on 16 August 2026. The event begins at 13:00 and offers a view of the Victorian church.

We are opening up our historic church tower to the general public! As well as providing you with a new perspective of our Victorian church and its belfry, this is also an exciting opportunity to take in a unique view of Portsmouth from 167 feet in the air. Tours of the tower are completely FREE. The last climb of the day will be at 3.30pm. Terms and conditions apply to climbing the tower: – Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times – No children under the age of 5 years or under 1 metre tall are allowed to climb the tower – No open-toed shoes, sandals or flip flops are allowed – You must follow all the instructions from our volunteers, who will be preventing two-way traffic on the steep and narrow stairs. Please give space to other people to avoid tripping – The tower may need to close at short notice due to adverse weather conditions – The clergy hold the right to refuse anyone access to the tower if persons are deemed unsafe or not fit to climb – The church will not take any responsibility for any accident, injury, or theft on our premises. Enjoy yourself, but please be vigilant at all times; you climb at your own risk – Persons with heart conditions or pre-existing medical conditions, mobility difficulties or any condition where the effort of climbing is considered hazardous should refrain from attempting this climb. You are required to exercise due care & attention during your visit.

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Frequently asked questions

Climb the Church Tower! takes place on Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 14:00.

Climb the Church Tower! is held at St Mary’s Church in Portsmouth (Fratton Road, PO1 5PA).

Tickets for Climb the Church Tower! can be booked via portseaparish.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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